The Planning Committee of Harrow Council met on Wednesday 17 April 2024, granting planning permission for two new residential developments and deferring a decision on a third. The committee also approved the demolition and redevelopment of teaching blocks at Heathland School.

395 Kenton Lane, HA3 8RZ - P/2024/22

Planning permission was granted for the redevelopment of 395 Kenton Lane to provide a four-storey building comprising two commercial units on the ground floor, one self-contained flat on the ground floor, and twelve flats on the upper floors. This decision was made subject to the completion of a legal agreement, addressing any comments and objections received, and the inclusion of specific conditions, including the allocation of parking spaces solely for residents. The decision to grant permission was made by a majority vote.

Heathland School, Eastcote Lane, HA2 9AG - PL/0459/23

Planning permission was unanimously granted for the redevelopment of Heathland School to provide a single-storey teaching block, involving the demolition of an existing teaching block.

40a Somervell Road, HA2 8TT & 1 Carlyon Avenue, HA2 8SU - PL/0294/24

The committee decided to defer the decision on the redevelopment of 40a Somervell Road and 1 Carlyon Avenue, which seeks to provide a two-storey building comprising six self-contained flats. This deferral is for a site visit.

Site Visit Rescheduled

It was agreed that the site visit, originally scheduled for 4 May 2024, would be rescheduled to 11 May 2024 at 10:00 am.